*SLAM* "I'm home!" came Miko's voice from the entryway. Kenji was in the kitchen, rummaging in the drawers. "Welcome home! Honey, have you seen the cutting board?" She beamed. "Yes! I gave it away, it no longer sparked joy." He took a deep breath. "Honey. I know you are trying to tidy up, but I-" *SPLAT* A soba noodle hit him on the cheek. Ai-chan giggled from her highchair. "Ai-chan!" Miko scolded, "Did you offer gratitude to that noodle before you threw it away?" By #mongoliangirl